Chapter
The Invention of the Electric Guitar
09:59 - 17:01 (07:01)
Leo Fender revolutionized the music industry and changed the sound of popular music by creating the first solid-body electric guitar that could be played at high volumes in live performances without unwanted feedback.
Clips
The host and guest discuss the history of radios, and how they evolved into PA systems.
09:59 - 11:00 (01:00)
Summary
The host and guest discuss the history of radios, and how they evolved into PA systems. They also explain what a PA system is for those who may not be familiar with the term.
ChapterThe Invention of the Electric Guitar
EpisodeLes Paul & Leo Fender Part I
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast segment explains to beginners what a guitar pickup is and its importance to the electric guitar.
11:00 - 13:00 (01:59)
Summary
This podcast segment explains to beginners what a guitar pickup is and its importance to the electric guitar.
ChapterThe Invention of the Electric Guitar
EpisodeLes Paul & Leo Fender Part I
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The ellipsoid shape beneath the strings of a guitar is called the humbucker pickup, which cancels out electrical noise from other equipment.
13:00 - 14:14 (01:14)
Summary
The ellipsoid shape beneath the strings of a guitar is called the humbucker pickup, which cancels out electrical noise from other equipment. The first electric guitar was actually called the frying pan.
ChapterThe Invention of the Electric Guitar
EpisodeLes Paul & Leo Fender Part I
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Leo Fender revolutionized the music industry in 1950 when he created the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, the Fender Broadcaster.
14:14 - 17:01 (02:46)
Summary
Leo Fender revolutionized the music industry in 1950 when he created the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, the Fender Broadcaster. Prior to that, acoustic guitars were the norm and the idea of an amplified guitar was a foreign concept.